Liddell Predicts Big UFC Upset

Liddell actually scored Jones’ recent unanimous decision victory over Alexander Gustaffson a draw, and he believes that his former training partner will be the first to stop the man who’s held the 205-pound title for the past three years.

Teixeira caught the attention of Liddell and his trainer John Hackelman years ago, and they invited him to train with them at “The Pit”. Visa issues, however, kept Teixeira from traveling away from his native Brazil for an extended period of time, delaying his UFC debut until well past his 30th birthday. Now that he’s joined the organization, his 20-fight win streak and undefeated UFC record has labeled him a title contender in a very short period of time.

If he defeats Jones on Saturday night, Teixeira will have pulled off one of the biggest title upsets in UFC history. A tall order to be sure, but he can take comfort in knowing that a UFC hall of famer is going on record as predicting that it will happen.